Where is the “641” Area Code and Who Are The Standouts?
As a proud owner of a “641” area code number, I am trying to find the best way to describe the “641” area code. It’s the middle part of Iowa that isn’t the Des Moines/Amea area? There’s the Mason City…
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Continue ReadingAs a proud owner of a “641” area code number, I am trying to find the best way to describe the “641” area code. It’s the middle part of Iowa that isn’t the Des Moines/Amea area? There’s the Mason City area in the North, Marshalltown in Central Iowa, Ottumwa in Southern Iowa, and Creston in Southwest Iowa. Definitely not the easiest area code to draw or locate. With athletes in this area code there are plenty of options for club as well as ways to get to state. With these locations the state can send you East or West where you can play a variety of teams come regional time. Here are a few athletes to get to know in the “641”.
The Osage Athletes
Sullivan and StreetOsage has had quite year with their core of athletes who have been in the final four for volleyball and most of the same athletes just went on to be the state runner up in basketball. The Class of 2021 with Dani Johnson, Elle Bobinet, and Paige Kisley Paige Kisley OH Osage | 2021 State IA have been part of multiple state tournament teams. Kisley is one of the top track athletes in the Class of 2021 as well. Meredith Street Meredith Street 5'5" | OH Osage | 2022 State IA and Kaebre Sullivan Kaebre Sullivan 6'1" | MB Osage | 2022 State IA are the Class of 2022 duo who have also seen big time success on the beach where Freshmen Claudia Aschenbrenner Claudia Aschenbrenner 5'10" | OH Osage | 2023 State IA and Jaden Francis Jaden Francis 5'6" | DS/L Osage | 2023 State IA were two Freshmen from the Class of 2023 made a big impact as Freshmen enroute to the state semifinals.
Kylie Greenfield Kylie Greenfield MB Lake Mills | 2021 State IA – Lake Mills
Lake Mills consistently produces top teams in the North Iowa area where they’ve had multiple state tournament appearances over the years as well as plenty North Iowa/Top of Iowa Conference West titles. Kylie Greenfield Kylie Greenfield MB Lake Mills | 2021 State IA has been a consistent top attacker for the Bulldogs where this past season, she earned All District honors racking up over 350 kills and 200 digs.
Jenny Wibholm Jenny Wibholm OH Iowa Falls-Alden | 2021 State IA – Iowa Falls-Alden
WibholmIowa Falls-Alden is another program who is always in the mix when it comes to the Class 3A top 15 rankings. Wibholm had nearly 400 kills last season earning All District honors. She is on the IPVA 18s team which is loaded with college talent. Wibholm can not only score points, but can also be relied upon in serve receive and to provide a solid first contact.
Ellie Anderson Ellie Anderson 5'11" | OH South Hardin | 2023 State IA – South Hardin
Anderson had a Freshman campaign that included over 300 kills for South Hardin which is in Eldora (think inbetween Cedar Falls and Ames, was a great stop on RAGBRAI). Anderson is a high flyer who can score points from the pin. She is a key piece to the Six Pack 15U squad and will be gearing up for a big Sophomore season for South Hardin who returns a lot of talent youth on their squad.
Yes, Pella is 641
I would have never thought that Pella was “641”, I was thinking 515 the whole way. Pella has always had strong athletes at Pella High School and Pella Christian. Bailey Van Voorst Bailey Van Voorst 5'10" | MB Pella | 2022 State IA will be the top returning attacker from the Class of 2022, but upstart Class of 2023 Freshman Jasmine Namminga Jasmine Namminga 6'1" | MB Pella | 2023 State IA is going to be a force to be reckoned with.
Faith DeRonde Faith DeRonde 5'10" | OH Oskaloosa | 2022 State #165 Nation IA of Oskaloosa was so fun to watch today. Class of 2022 outside six rotations who will be a big time prospect this club season! pic.twitter.com/mm7TWWqVzr
— Chris Fitzgerald (@PrepDigChris) December 7, 2019
Faith DeRonde Faith DeRonde 5'10" | OH Oskaloosa | 2022 State #165 Nation IA – Oskaloosa
DeRonde is an exciting athlete from the Class of 2022 where she has always played up an age group on her club teams, this past year at Club Ignit Select. DeRonde is also a state qualifier in shot and discus. An outside hitter who can score points from anywhere, DeRonde has a big arm and can sky.